Colorado head coach Deion Sanders has plenty on his plate as he prepares the Buffaloes for a potential bowl game. However, his focus isn’t solely on the college football season—he’s also casting an eye toward the 2025 NFL Draft, where his son, standout quarterback Shedeur Sanders, is projected to be a top pick.
Speculation has been rampant about where Shedeur might land and which NFL team he’d prefer. Deion added to the buzz during a high-profile event in Las Vegas on Friday night, where he made a bold and public appeal to Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce.
“You are truly the best,” Deion told Pierce in front of an energized crowd. “Now I just need you to do one thing: I need you to draft those Sanders boys.”
The statement was met with cheers and applause, while Pierce smiled, fueling speculation about the possibility of Shedeur and his older brother, safety Shilo Sanders, donning Raiders jerseys in the future.
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Shedeur has already been loosely tied to the Raiders. Just days before the event, he shared a video on social media driving past Allegiant Stadium with the caption, “legendary,” hinting at his admiration for the franchise.
His connection to Tom Brady, who became a minority owner of the Raiders earlier this year, adds another layer to the intrigue surrounding his potential destination.
While Shedeur’s name has been linked to early first-round buzz, Shilo, the elder Sanders sibling, is also looking to carve out a path to the NFL.
Projected as a Day 3 pick in the upcoming draft, the versatile safety could bring additional value to a team like the Raiders, who may seek to address multiple positional needs.
Currently, the Raiders hold the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and are expected to prioritize finding a franchise quarterback and bolstering their defensive backfield.
If Deion has his way, both Shedeur and Shilo could find themselves heading to Las Vegas—a prospect that’s as exciting for fans as it is for the Sanders family.
As the draft draws closer, Deion’s advocacy for his sons continues to generate excitement and keep the spotlight on his family, both on and off the field.
